By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Dr. Margot Morgan, assistant professor of political science, has received the 2021 ADP John Saltmarsh Award for Emerging Leaders in Civic Engagement from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). The national award, granted to one nominee each year since 2011, recognizes exemplary early-career leaders who are advancing …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–According to the latest IU survey of graduate outcomes, 96.7 percent of IU Southeast respondents are either employed or continuing their education one year after graduation. The IU First Destination Survey explores the outcomes of IU undergraduate students in their first year after graduation. The project was a collaborative effort …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–IU Southeast is partnering with InsideTrack to provide free on-demand coaching to students who may be experiencing difficulties or potential difficulties in many areas of the college experience. The one-on-one coaching will address areas such as food security, housing, finances, stress, childcare and caregiving, the transition to online learning and …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Buzzy, squirty and occasionally crunchy underfoot–the periodical cicadas of Brood X have begun to emerge in what will be Biblical bazillions for their once-every-seventeen-years frolic of mating, egg-laying and hatching. Like the bugs themselves, human reactions to them are all over the map, ranging from “Cool!” to “Gross!” to “SHUT …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–The professional sales program at IU Southeast has earned a spot among the top programs for professional sales in the nation from the Sales Education Foundation (SEF). In the annual review of university sales programs, IU Southeast joins the Kelley School (IU Bloomington) in representing IU. SEF supports university-level sales …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown, Kristen Gilbert ’12 had an idea to overcome the isolation: a virtual stage play that would allow socially distanced performers to share in a common effort. The result is “A Smile Is Never Far Away,” a musical variety show written and …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–After a few stormy days, the sun shone brightly as Indiana University Southeast conferred degrees at its 53rd Commencement on Monday. The blue sky was fitting: The graduating students had weathered a global pandemic and persisted during a year of mostly online education to reach a sunny outcome. “To call …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Necessity is the mother of invention. And there’s no bigger necessity than social distancing during a pandemic. Hence the “I Care!” mask design contest, a collaboration involving the graphic design program, Campus Life and student support offices that awarded scholarships to winning student creations. Contestants were able to enter up …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Seventeen IU Southeast non-traditional students have been inducted into the Pinnacle Honor Society. Founded in 1989, the Pinnacle Honor Society is now a national organization of over 150 member institutions (including IU Bloomington and IU Southeast) that recognizes the academic and personal achievements of non-traditional students who have had to …
FULL STORY(NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Dr. Pamela Whitten, Indiana University president-elect, made her first visit to IU Southeast on Tuesday. She was greeted warmly by Chancellor Dr. Ray Wallace, before touring the campus and meeting with the Cabinet, Faculty Senate and deans, as well as local journalists and reporters from The Horizon. Dr. Whitten succeeds President Michael A. …
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